Save NCAR

As you may have seen in recent news reports, the Trump administration intends to dismantle the National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), one of the United States’ leading weather and climate research institutions. Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget told USA TODAY, “The National Science Foundation will be breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado."

As the developer of Trekking Maps, a 3D mapping application for outdoor enthusiasts, my work relies on high-quality public domain data from agencies like USGS, NASA, and NCAR. The scientific complexity of NCAR’s work cannot be overstated. I recently spent nine months developing a sky rendering algorithm for my app; even my simplified version of atmospheric simulation required extensive research at the NCAR library. Dismantling this institution would not only stall scientific progress but would also remove a vital pillar of the data infrastructure that Colorado’s tech and outdoor industries depend on. I am committed to using Trekking Maps as a platform to promote responsible policies on conservation and climate change. My dedication to this cause also led me to join the NCAR protest in Boulder on December 20, 2025.

NCAR is a crown jewel of Colorado’s scientific community and a driver of our local economy. Please show your support for this institution by signing the following letters to your state representatives.

• AGU - Advancing Earth and Space Sciences
• UCS - Union of Concerned Scientists

Trekking Maps

Step into the wild. Your ultimate outdoor companion with high-performance 3D maps, robust location features, and offline capabilities. Perfect for both seasoned adventurers and casual explorers.

Wilderness Conservation

I take pride in my contribution to The Wilderness Society's efforts on the CORE Act, where I created a special feature within Trekking Maps to showcase the proposed protected areas. I also presented the app at various events to raise awareness for the CORE Act. Our unified efforts have led to the designation of the Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument and a 20-year mineral withdrawal on the Thompson Divide. Join me in supporting The Wilderness Society to ensure future generations are able to experience our wild places.

GitHub Projects

Explore my open-source projects focused on graphics and artificial intelligence.

• VKK: A C library built to simplify Vulkan graphics programming
• GearsVK: A Vulkan port of the classic 'gears' demo using VKK
• Lanczos: A resampling example with in-depth explanations
• NN: A Vulkan-accelerated neural network library in C
• BFS: A data management library for efficient binary blob storage
• CC: A C utility library providing data structures, algorithms, and tools

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